Healthy desserts have always been a bit of a challenge for me. Even though I make fit recipes from time to time (I have to admit, if I had to choose, I’d still pick the ones made with regular sugar 😳), I don’t always manage to make them look like they belong in a magazine. But at the end of the day, looks aren’t everything, right? Because despite its simple appearance, this no-added-sugar apple oat bread turned out to be really delicious.
I really love apples, and as soon as apple season comes around, I try to use them in as many recipes as possible. Lately, I’ve been eating them quite often with peanut butter (my latest obsession 😀), but I was starting to miss that warm smell of baked apples and cinnamon filling the whole house.
So I got to work, and this healthy apple oat bread came out of the oven. It’s made without white flour or refined sugar, and it’s moist, flavorful and just sweet enough to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling like I’m eating an overly indulgent dessert.
And because chocolate simply couldn’t be left out of the equation, I added a few squares of dark chocolate with 99% cocoa. To me, the combination of apples, cinnamon, nuts and chocolate is simply perfect. 😎
Why You Should Try This No Added Sugar Apple Oat Bread
If you’re looking for a simple dessert made without refined sugar and with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, this recipe is definitely worth trying. Ground oats replace white flour, apples add natural sweetness and flavor, while kefir helps keep the bread soft and moist.
Here are a few things I love about this recipe:
- No white flour: ground oats give the bread a lovely texture and make it more filling.
- No refined sugar: most of the sweetness comes naturally from the apples, with just a little honey added to the batter.
- Soft and flavorful: apples and kefir keep the bread moist, while cinnamon gives it that warm, cozy flavor I love.
- With nuts, almonds and chocolate: because making a fit dessert doesn’t mean we have to give up all the good stuff. 😀
Tips and Ingredient Substitutions
If you don’t have kefir on hand, you can easily replace it with 2% Greek yogurt or buttermilk. The texture may be slightly different, but the apple oat bread will still turn out delicious.
If you want to make it higher in protein, you can add a scoop of vanilla, or cinnamon, flavored protein powder to the batter. If the batter becomes too thick, add a little extra kefir, about 20-30 ml, until you reach the right consistency.
One important detail: I recommend grinding the oats before using them. This allows them to absorb the liquid better and gives you a more cohesive batter, resulting in a texture that is closer to traditional apple bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use whole oats without grinding them?
Technically, yes, but I recommend grinding them. Ground oats absorb the liquid better and help bind the batter, giving the apple oat bread a texture that is closer to traditional apple bread.
Can I use any type of apples?
Yes. You can use whatever apples you have on hand. If they are very sweet, the bread will naturally turn out sweeter, while more tart apples will give it a slightly fresher flavor.
Other No Added Sugar Dessert Recipes
If you enjoyed this apple oat bread and are looking for more no-added-sugar dessert ideas, here are a few more recipes worth trying. They’re simple, delicious and perfect for those moments when you’re craving something sweet. 😀
Healthy Refined Sugar-Free Wafer Cake (Date Caramel Lica Cake)
No-Bake Puffed Quinoa Chocolate Dessert (No Added Sugar)
Apple Oat Bread Recipe, No Added Sugar
8
servings15
minutes45
minutes150
kcalA moist and flavorful apple oat bread made with apples, oats, nuts and cinnamon, with no added sugar and no white flour. A simple and delicious option for a sweet snack.
Ingredients
12 tbsp rolled oats
3 small eggs or 2 large eggs
100 ml kefir or yogurt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 apples
2 tbsp honey
A handful of mixed almonds and walnuts, or hazelnuts, cashews, etc.
A pinch of salt
A few drops of almond extract
Optional: 7 g dark chocolate with 99% cocoa content
Directions
- Grind the oats using a food processor. Add the mixed nuts and almonds and process for a few more seconds, just enough to leave some slightly larger pieces.
- Peel the apples and cut them into cubes. Set one apple aside for decoration.
- Finely chop the chocolate with a knife.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix everything together with a spoon.
- Pour the batter into a loaf pan and arrange the reserved apple pieces on top.
- Place the pan in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for approximately 45 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick. The apple oat bread is ready when the apple pieces on top have turned golden.